AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLivestock Biosecurity: A second New World screwworm case was confirmed in Texas, in a one-month-old calf near the first detection, prompting tighter surveillance and containment as officials warn the flesh-eating pest could disrupt cattle supply and raise meat prices. Trade & Food Security: Canada moved to temporarily ban Texas livestock imports after the screwworm detection, while the U.S. ramps up response measures. Research Funding: Canada’s federal plan to cut agricultural research led to organic plots at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre being torn up, risking loss of 19 years of data and leaving organic growers with a major gap in support. Input Access: Pakistan’s Punjab launched “one-stop” Model Agriculture Malls, with four already operating and plans to expand to 10 more districts, offering inputs, expert advice, and machinery rental. Value-Added Rice: Malaysia is pushing local white rice into downstream snack products, aiming to boost returns for farmers and open wider markets. Policy & Courts: A federal judge blocked Trump SNAP funding restrictions in 20 states and DC, arguing the conditions could disrupt nutrition programs for low-income families. Community Ag: Venezuela’s Communal Sowing Plan gets a boost via coordination with communes to strengthen local production of staple foods.
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